Used Glass Chandelier
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
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1940s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1940s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Chrome
1930s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Glass
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Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal, Chrome
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Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Mid-18th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
2010s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Cut Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Glass, Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Glass
20th Century French Used Glass Chandelier
Brass
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Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
1960s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
20th Century French Art Deco Used Glass Chandelier
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
1960s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Early 20th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Glass, Murano Glass
1960s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
1950s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Early 2000s Used Glass Chandelier
Blown Glass
1940s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Glass
1940s Used Glass Chandelier
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
20th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
1980s Italian Other Used Glass Chandelier
Blown Glass
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
1980s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1950s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Chrome
1990s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Chrome
1930s Italian Other Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Glass
1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Brass
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Nickel, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Used Glass Chandelier
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
1930s English Used Glass Chandelier
Cut Glass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
1950s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1960s Italian Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Glass Chandelier
Murano Glass
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Finding the Right chandeliers-pendant-lights for You
Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique and vintage chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.
While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.
The key difference between a pendant light and a chandelier is that a pendant incorporates only a single bulb into its design. Don’t mistake this for simplicity, however. An Art Deco–styled homage to Sputnik from Murano glass artisans Giovanni Dalla Fina (note: there is more than one lighting fixture that shares its name with the iconic mid-century-era satellite — see Gino Sarfatti’s design too), with handcrafted decorative elements supported by a chrome frame, is just one stunning example of the elaborate engineering that can be incorporated into every component of a chandelier.
Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged. Not only will the right chandelier prove impressive in a given room, but it can also offer a certain sense of practicality. These fixtures can easily illuminate an entire space, while their elevated position prevents them from creating glare or straining one’s eyes. Certain materials, like glass, can complement naturally lit settings without stealing the show. Brass, on the other hand, can introduce an alluring, warm glow. While LEDs have earned a bad reputation for their perceived harsh bluish lights and a loss of brightness over their life span, the right design choices can help harness their lighting potential and create the perfect mood. A careful approach to lighting can transform your room into a peaceful and cozy nook, ideal for napping, reading or working.
For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.
The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the whimsical — like the work of Beau & Bien’s Sylvie Maréchal, frequently inspired by her dreams — to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room. With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023What you can use in place of a chandelier depends on your goals for a given space. If you want to provide overhead illumination, try a pendant light, an island light, string lights, an arched floor lamp, a ceiling light or recessed lighting. To add interest to the ceiling, use mobile art pieces or hanging planters. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of light fixtures.
- What is a glass goblet used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass goblet is used to serve beverages. It consists of a deep bowl and a short stemmed pedestal base. Most often, restaurants and bars present water, iced tea and other soft drinks with ice in goblets. You'll find a large collection of antique and vintage goblets on 1stDibs.
- What is a glass carboy used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A glass carboy is used to ferment beverages. A rubber stopper and fermentation lock prevent oxygen and bacteria from spoiling the fermentation process. You’ll find a selection of antique glass carboys and demijohns on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A tumbler glass is a glassware essential that is used for serving water, alcohol and other cold or hot beverages. It is made out of plastic, ceramic, glass or stainless-steel and comes in a huge variety of shapes, sizes and colors. On 1stDibs, shop antique, vintage, handcrafted and contemporary tumbler glasses.
- What is a glass dome used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Glass domes have many different applications, including covers for light fixtures, as fishbowls or to display valuable items. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage and contemporary glass dome pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
- What is a pier glass used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pier glass, also known as a console mirror, is a long mirror designed to be hung over a pier table. It can also be placed in between two windows to cover up the wallspace. Shop a collection of pier glass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Stained glass is used in churches to both enhance the beauty and spirituality of the space while also informing the viewer through narrative and symbolism. Shop beautiful stained glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Chicken wire glass was mainly used in skylights and windows within schools and businesses. The purpose was to prevent the glass from shattering into pieces when under stress like high heat or an external force. You’ll find a variety of chicken wire glass products from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dale Chihuly uses a variety of glass media, including blown glass, flat glass, plexiglas and formed enamel composed of ground glass suspended in a liquid. Dale Chihuly’s mastery of glass makes his work highly coveted. Browse a range of Dale Chihuly’s glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021Tempered glass is used most often for shelving. It is five to six times stronger than ordinary glass and provides better protection and safety. Shop a variety of vintage and antique tempered glass on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The type of glass door used for exterior doors is a toughened glass, also known as tempered glass. A tempered glass offers resistance to heat that is five times better than ordinary glass. It protects against harmful UV rays and shows high resilience against impact. It’s also called safety glass. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage and antique exterior doors.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The use of magnifying glasses is linked as far back as the ancient Egyptians. In Egypt, they used crystals or other shiny stones to view small objects better. However, the first magnifying glass crafted for scientific purposes is believed to be designed by Roger Bacon, an English philosopher during the 13th century. Browse a wide selection of vintage magnifying glasses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022For coin collectors, a magnifying glass range of 10X to 30X is standard. At this range, you can easily examine mint markings and imperfections as well as grade coins. It’s important to purchase from a vetted seller or vendor to ensure authenticity when collecting coins. 1stDibs partners with only top-vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The most preferred type of glass for a coffee table is tempered glass. In case of a mishap, this type of glass will fracture into small pieces. One-half inch thick glass is the most popular for coffee tables. 1stDibs offers different antique, vintage and new glass coffee tables.
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